Maryland Layoffs — June 2002
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in June 2002, affecting an estimated 296 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 67% versus June 2001. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 166 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 130 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 166 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's | 1 | 166 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 100 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 30 |
Prince George's absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 166 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Forestville | 1 | 166 |
| College Park | 1 | 100 |
| Bethesda | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 266 |
| Layoff | 1 | 30 |
The high proportion of closures (90% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATC/Trans Mgmt. Service | Forestville | 166 | Closure | |
| Northrop Grumman | College Park | 100 | Closure | |
| Lockheed Martin | Bethesda | 30 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by ATC/Trans Mgmt. Service at its Forestville facility, reporting 166 affected workers. Northrop Grumman followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Maryland. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Maryland WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.